National Board Certified Teacher
Arkansas
Arkansas is currently ranked number 10 in the United States for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) by state. This number is self-reported from the NBPTS and includes National Board Certification through Initial Certification and Renewal through the NBPTS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Process.
Some of the highest districts in Arkansas with the most National Board Certified teachers within the Arkansas NBPTS Network include:
- Little Rock
- Springdale #50
- Ft. Smith
- Rogers #30
- Bentonville Public Schools#6
What are the benefits of being an NBCT in AR?
Arkansas NBCT Financial Incentives
Arkansas has a tiered financial incentives program based on the location at where the NBCT teachers who certify after 2018 receive:
- $2,500 annually (for five years) if they do not teach in a high-poverty school
- $5,000 annually (for five years) if they teach in a high-poverty school not located in a high-poverty district
- $10,000 (for 10 years) annually if they teach in a high-poverty school in a high-poverty district
More than 100+ Arkansas public school districts offer additional incentives for National Board Certification (NBCT). For more information on this, contact the district or state department for Arkansas to find out the most current incentives. Contact your central office to find out what support is available in your district.
State Recognition
Arkansas is one of the states that recognize National Board Certification. NBCTs receive credit toward professional development requirements when renewing their license within the state of Arkansas.
Educational Credits
Universities in Arkansas frequently provide graduate credit to teachers pursuing National Board Certification, including Harding University (6 credit hours) and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Be sure to check with your local university to see if it offers credit for NBCTs.
NBPTS Support Options
There are many opportunities for teachers to get support with the National Board Certification Process, and surprisingly they are not only found within your district. Online cohorts and Professional Development have been around for several years, including Tracey Bryant Stuckey offering support for Component 3 and Component 4 within the Initial Certification and Renew Like a Pro for candidates who are renewing certification through the Maintenance of Certification.
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